Deadline: September 7, 2025 The #HackTheDivide Competition 2025 is now open for applications, offering young African innovators an exciting opportunity to co-create digital solutions that address pressing issues of employment, inclusion, and mobility across the continent. This hackathon will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, on October 7–8, 2025, bringing together brilliant minds from across Africa to design impactful solutions while receiving world-class mentorship and incubation support. About #HackTheDivide Competition 2025 The #HackTheDivide Competition 2025 is a two-day hackathon designed to empower young innovators through collaboration, mentorship, and exposure to international opportunities. It is organised by: This initiative is part of…
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Oluwole Omojofodun is the Proposal Review Team Lead and Publisher at GrantsDatabase.org. With a strong background in grant writing, nonprofit development, and funding strategy, Oluwole oversees the review and refinement of proposals submitted through the platform. His work ensures that applicants are equipped with compelling, funder-ready applications. Passionate about accessibility and impact, he also curates and publishes timely grant opportunities to empower changemakers across sectors.
Deadline: September 5, 2025 The Women in Digital Business (WiDB) Training of Trainers at AM-Steve House Program 2025 is now open for applications. This prestigious initiative offers trainers, business mentors, and entrepreneur support professionals a unique chance to gain global certification and contribute to the digital empowerment of women entrepreneurs across Africa. Backed by AM-Steve House, the International Training Centre of the ILO (ITC-ILO), and Microsoft Philanthropies, the programme forms part of a three-year pilot aimed at equipping 50,000 women entrepreneurs with the skills and tools needed to succeed in today’s digital economy. About the WiDB Training of Trainers Program…
Deadline: Unspecified The Milken Institute HBCU Fellows Program 2025–2026 is now accepting applications! This prestigious initiative is designed to bridge the gap between Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the asset management industry, providing underrepresented students with the mentorship, networks, and skills they need to thrive in the financial sector. Program Overview Launched in early 2023, the Milken Institute HBCU Fellows Program targets ambitious sophomore students from select HBCUs. In collaboration with ViableEDU, the program delivers an eight-course virtual curriculum that covers essential topics such as finance fundamentals, capital markets, and economic development. Fellows also benefit from exclusive professional…
Deadline; December 1, 2025 Are you a grassroots human rights activist seeking to strengthen your advocacy skills and expand your global network? Applications are now open for the Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) 2026–2027 at Columbia University. This prestigious programme empowers dedicated advocates by equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and connections needed to advance human rights causes in their communities. About the Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) Hosted by the Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR) at Columbia University, the Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) provides intensive academic, practical, and networking opportunities for human rights defenders worldwide.…
Deadline: September 19, 2025 The Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal Exchange Component 2026 is now open for applications. This highly impactful programme provides funding for U.S. professionals to partner with Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni in Sub-Saharan Africa, implementing collaborative projects designed to create sustainable community impact. This article provides all the key details you need to apply successfully for the Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal Exchange Component 2026, including eligibility criteria, funding opportunities, application requirements, and deadlines. About the Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal Exchange Component The Reciprocal Exchange Component is a unique initiative under the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). It empowers…
DEadline: October 17, 2025 Are you a researcher, curator, scholar, or artist-researcher passionate about exploring craft in the United States? The Craft Research Fund Grant 2026 is now open for applications, offering up to $15,000 to support new and interdisciplinary research in the field of craft. This prestigious grant, administered by the Center for Craft, aims to strengthen understanding of craft through original research while fostering a vibrant network of professionals engaged in advancing craft scholarship. About the Craft Research Fund Grant 2026 The Craft Research Fund Grant 2026 provides financial support to individuals and organisations conducting new research that…
Deadline: September 9, 2025 Are you an artist, writer, choreographer, musician, or humanist looking for the perfect opportunity to dedicate a full academic year to your creative work? The Princeton University Hodder Fellowship 2026–2027 offers an exceptional platform to support individuals of exceptional promise with a $93,000 stipend to pursue independent projects at Princeton University. This prestigious fellowship provides recipients with the time, resources, and environment to focus entirely on developing their craft without teaching obligations. What is the Princeton University Hodder Fellowship? The Princeton University Hodder Fellowship 2026–2027 is designed to support composers, choreographers, performance artists, visual artists, writers,…
Deadline: October 6, 2025 Are you a research institution in a developing country seeking to enhance your scientific capacity? The TWAS Visiting Expert Programme 2025/2026 provides a unique opportunity to host internationally recognised scientists who can support research, training, and long-term collaboration. This programme aims to strengthen scientific expertise in developing countries by connecting institutions with world-class researchers. About the TWAS Visiting Expert Programme 2025/2026 The TWAS Visiting Expert Programme 2025/2026 is designed to facilitate visits by highly accomplished scientists (excluding mathematics and physics) to institutions in developing countries. The goal is to build institutional research capacity, inspire students, and…
Deadline: September 29, 2025 Are you a grassroots organisation working at the intersection of legal empowerment, land justice, and environmental justice in the Caribbean? The Legal Empowerment Fund Grants 2025 is now open for applications, offering financial support to community-rooted organisations driving impactful change. This is a unique opportunity for organisations that champion the rights of historically excluded communities and strive to ensure that the law works for everyone. About the Legal Empowerment Fund Grants 2025 The Legal Empowerment Fund (LEF), hosted by the Fund for Global Human Rights, is committed to supporting grassroots movements that empower communities to know,…
Deadline: October 6, 2025 Are you a visionary changemaker driving social and environmental transformation in the Asia-Pacific region? The Earth Company Impact Hero Class of 2026 is now accepting applications, offering an incredible opportunity to amplify your impact through intensive support, mentorship, and global exposure. This prestigious programme nurtures exceptional leaders committed to regenerating communities and ecosystems, providing them with the tools, networks, and resources to scale their initiatives. About the Earth Company Impact Hero Programme The Earth Company Impact Hero programme is designed to identify and support changemakers from developing countries in the Asia-Pacific who demonstrate extraordinary potential to…